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TED-Ed: The bug that poops candy | George Zaidan
Aphids can reproduce incredibly fast: they can make 20 new generations within a single season. And that means lots of poop. Some aphid populations can produce hundreds of kilograms of poop per acre— making them some of the most prolific...
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How Do You Get Rid of Bacteria in Space Stations
When astronauts go into space, they're not always going alone.
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The Beginning of the End of North Atlantic Right Whales? | SciShow News
Scientists say that we might be looking at the first extinction caused by whaling, and on an entirely different note, a discovery involving bed bugs and STIs.
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The Insect That Thrives in Antarctica
It requires a certain attitude to brave the elements of Antarctica. Luckily, the Antarctic midge has a set of adaptations that fit the bill.
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Darwin's Darlings: Meat-Eating Plants
SciShow describes the fascinating science of Darwin's little darlings: meat-eating plants. Learn about their many different types, how they catch and eat their prey, and how scientists think they evolved.
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Chemistry & Corpses: The Science of Bog Bodies
SciShow explains the chemistry, archaeology and history of bog bodies -- naturally mummified corpses (and other fun things!) that have been discovered in Europe's peat bogs.
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The First Edible Bug Farm & The 9 Greatest Minds of 2014
SciShow News gives you the latest developments from the world of science, including some bug-number-crunching behind America's first edible-insect farm, and a look at the discoveries that won the 2014 Kavli Prize.
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SciShow Talk Show: The Insectarium with Olivia Gordon
Welcome back to SciShow Talk Show where Hank talks with interesting people about interesting things! In this episode Hank talks with Olivia Gordon of the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium. Chapters View all MISSOULA BUTTERFLY...
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Robots Inspired By Animals
Learn about the robots inspired by animals with Hank! Chapters View all ROBOTS ARE JUST MACHINES DESIGNED TO ACCOMPLISH ATASK 0:31 THERE'S A LOT MORE TO FLYING THAN JUST FLAPPING WINGS 1:08 MAPPING SYSTEMS TEND TO BE COMPLICATED,...
SciShow Kids
What's a Meteor Shower?
Have you ever looked up at night and seen a streak of light flash across the sky? Some people call that a "shooting star," but it's not actually a star at all! Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn what shooting stars really are and how they...
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Super Strong Dragonflies!
Dragonflies are totally awesome! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they learn about these really large and really cool insects!
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The Science of Spring!
It's finally spring where Jessi and Squeaks live! Join them as they take a look back at some of their favorite springtime subjects like why it rains, how plants grow, and all the amazing bugs you can find in the spring!
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5 Devastating Security Flaws You've Never Heard Of
Devastating vulnerabilities are hiding in the technology in programs, protocols, and hardware all around us. Most of the time, you can find ways to protect yourself.
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TED-Ed: If superpowers were real: Super speed - Joy Lin
What if super speed wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically possible to be super speedy? In this series, Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be to us mere...
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7 Things You Should Know About Bed Bugs
1 in 5 Americans either has had bed bugs, or knows someone who has. And the problem isn’t going away. It’s actually getting a lot worse.
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The Awesome Bug That Lives on Frozen Volcanos
In the frozen mini volcanoes on Maunakea in Hawai'i there lives a scavenger-predator that prefers its meals delivered.
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Why Do Bug Bites Itch?
Hank explores a vexing question asked at picnics and beach parties everywhere: Why do bug bites itch? To help you understand the answer, he takes you into the blow by blow of a bug bite which, we warn you, is pretty horrifying.
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Why Animals Keep Self-Amputating
Some lizards will lose a tail to avoid becoming a meal, but there's more than one reason for animals to self-amputate.
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Viewer Mail! - How Do Bugs Hang Upside-Down?
Jessi and Squeaks love getting interesting science questions from their friends! Join them as they check their email and answer questions from kids like you!
TED Talks
TED: For the love of birds | Washington Wachira
From the glorious crested guinea fowl to the adulterous African jacana to vultures that can pick a zebra carcass clean in 30 minutes, Washington Wachira wants us all to get to know the marvelous species of birds that share the planet...
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TED: The secrets of spider venom | Michel Dugon
Spider venom can stop your heart within minutes, cause unimaginable pain -- and potentially save your life, says zoologist Michel Dugon. As a tarantula crawls up and down his arm, Dugon explains the medical properties of this potent...
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TED-Ed: Cicadas: The dormant army beneath your feet - Rose Eveleth
Every 13 or 17 years, billions of cicadas emerge from the ground to molt, mate and die. Adult cicadas only live a few weeks above ground, but you'd be hard pressed to ignore them -- they are extremely loud! Rose Eveleth explains...
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Using Genetics (and Sugar) to Control Malaria
Mosquitos might not be everyone’s favorite bug, but there’s a way we might at least be able to more comfortably coexist with these agitating arthropods.